AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of the hearing on homeless veterans
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Commissioner James Hendon of the NYC Department of Veterans Services introduces the hearing on meeting the needs of homeless veterans in New York City. He acknowledges the committee members and introduces his colleagues from DVS and DHS.
- The hearing focuses on efforts to address veteran homelessness in the five boroughs
- DVS will discuss their efforts in partnership with city, state, and federal partners
- The Commissioner welcomes questions from committee members after his testimony
James Hendon
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Good morning, chair Holden.
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Good afternoon, chair, members of the committee, and advocates.
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My name is James Hinton.
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I serve as commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans Services.
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Thank you for holding this hearing on meeting the needs of New York City's Homeless Veterans.
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I'm joined today by my colleagues, Lamar Wheeler, senior executive director for housing and support services, and Sonya Russell, associate commissioner for adult families, veterans, and special services for the New York City Department of Homeless Services.
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Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to discuss DVS's efforts in partnership with our fellow city, state, and federal partners to address veteran homelessness in the five boroughs.
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Following my testimony, we welcome any questions that the committee members may have.